Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Developers: Mobile21
- Publishers: Konami
Jurassic Park III: Island Attack (2001)
Introduction
Jurassic Park III: Island Attack is a third-person action-adventure game developed by Konami and published by Ubisoft. It was released for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in 2001. The game is based on the film of the same name, and follows paleontologist Alan Grant as he is stranded on Isla Sorna, the site of the failed Jurassic Park.
Gameplay
The game is played from a third-person perspective. The player controls Alan Grant as he explores Isla Sorna, fighting dinosaurs and solving puzzles. The game features a variety of weapons, including tranquilizer guns, shotguns, and rocket launchers. The player can also use the environment to their advantage, such as by hiding in bushes or using objects to distract dinosaurs.
The game is divided into eight levels, each with its own unique set of challenges. The player must fight their way through hordes of dinosaurs, including Velociraptors, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus rex. The player must also solve puzzles in order to progress, such as finding keys to unlock doors or repairing generators.
Setting
The game is set on Isla Sorna, a remote island off the coast of Costa Rica. Isla Sorna is the site of the failed Jurassic Park, and is now home to a variety of dinosaurs. The game’s environments are lush and detailed, and feature a variety of locations, such as jungles, swamps, and mountains.
Characters
The player controls Alan Grant, a paleontologist who is stranded on Isla Sorna. Grant is a skilled fighter and survivalist, and he is determined to find a way off the island.
The game also features a number of other characters, including:
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Billy Brennan, a mercenary who is hired to capture dinosaurs on Isla Sorna.
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Cooper, a pilot who is hired to fly Grant and his team to Isla Sorna.
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Amanda Kirby, a paleontologist who is Grant’s research assistant.
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Paul Kirby, Amanda’s father and a wealthy businessman.
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Story
The game’s story follows Alan Grant as he is stranded on Isla Sorna. Grant is part of an observation team that is studying the dinosaurs on the island. However, their plane crash lands on the island, and the team is forced to fight for their lives.
Grant must now find a way to survive on the island and find a way to escape. He must fight his way through hordes of dinosaurs, solve puzzles, and find a way to contact help.
Reception
Jurassic Park III: Island Attack received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s graphics, gameplay, and faithfulness to the film. Others criticized the game’s repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation.
Overall, Jurassic Park III: Island Attack is a solid action-adventure game that is sure to please fans of the Jurassic Park franchise. The game’s graphics are impressive, the gameplay is fun and challenging, and the story is engaging. If you’re looking for a Jurassic Park game that will keep you entertained for hours on end, then Jurassic Park III: Island Attack is definitely worth checking out.
Legacy
Jurassic Park III: Island Attack was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and faithfulness to the film. It was also nominated for several awards, including “Best Action Game” at the 2002 Game Developers Choice Awards.
Jurassic Park III: Island Attack is considered to be one of the best Jurassic Park games ever made. It is a faithful adaptation of the film, and it features fun and challenging gameplay. The game is also visually impressive, with detailed environments and realistic dinosaurs.
If you’re a fan of the Jurassic Park franchise, then you owe it to yourself to check out Jurassic Park III: Island Attack. It is a classic Jurassic Park game that is sure to please fans of all ages.
Review Score
7/10
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